Teacher - Design and Technology

Central Regional TAFE; Shire Of Narrogin; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary Attraction and Retention - $

Superannuation 12% employer

12 weeks vacation leave

Subsidised accommodation

Free relocation

Job summary

Narrogin Senior High School is seeking a dedicated Design and Technology teacher for a permanent full-time role commencing Term 1, 2027. The position involves delivering differentiated programs across woodwork, metalwork, engineering, and trade-based learning, with emphasis on upper school courses and inclusive teaching practices.

We value collaboration, reflective practice, and ongoing professional growth as part of our supportive regional community and strong professional support structure.

Qualifications

• Must hold eligible teacher qualification and registration.
• Experience teaching Design and Technology, preferably upper school.
• Ability to deliver differentiated programs and assess diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Design and Technology programs across woodwork, metalwork, engineering and trade-based learning.
• Teach upper school Design and Technology courses where required.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school improvement and inclusive learning.

Skills

Differentiation

Classroom management

Collaboration

Upper school teaching

Education

Eligible teacher qualification

Teacher registration

Job description

This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2027

Inspire, Belong and Thrive at Narrogin Senior High School (SHS)!

At Narrogin SHS, we believe great teaching transforms lives. Set in the heart of a welcoming regional community, our school offers educators the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying strong professional support and genuine work–life balance.

We are seeking dedicated teachers who are passionate about student success, value collaboration, and are eager to contribute to a positive and inclusive school culture. Whether you are building your career or bringing established expertise, Narrogin SHS is a place where your work truly matters.

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Design and Technology teacher committed to supporting the growth of every student. You will engage with the school community, reflect on your teaching practice, and use evidence-based approaches to meet the diverse needs of learners.

In this role, you will deliver engaging and differentiated Design and Technology programs across a range of contexts, including woodwork, metalwork, engineering, and trade-based learning. Experience in Building and Construction and other industry-aligned trade areas will be viewed favourably. A significant component of this position includes teaching upper school courses. Applicants will ideally have experience teaching upper school Design and Technology subjects, or the confidence, capability, and content knowledge required to successfully deliver upper school courses. Referees will be contacted to provide feedback on an applicant’s capacity to teach at this level.

You will ideally foster an inclusive learning environment where all students are supported to achieve their potential through high-quality teaching, effective differentiation, and strong classroom management. A commitment to ongoing professional growth, reflective practice, and collaboration with colleagues will be highly valued.

Join Us – Where Teaching Means More.

Please note wewill support participation in the LEAP programfor applicants who have an interest in the learning area.

About the School

Narrogin SHS is a genuine comprehensive educational institution on a whole-school improvement journey, encompassing the Plan for Public Education in Western Australia and Teaching for Impact framework with a clear direction based on student outcomes. We have a strong academic focus that reflects the aspirations and expectations of our school community, an outstanding sporting program, and a diverse range of upper school pathways, including the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) program. This diverse context also enables us to deliver a range of programs that cater for students' diverse abilities, interests, and future pathways.

The nostalgic two-storey structure of the school has pride of place in the town and has been built on the highest point in the district, offering sweeping views of the town and the hinterlands. Our extensive school grounds include a Hospitality Trade Training Facility with a student-run café, a reasonably new Administration building, and dedicated Music and Performing Arts centres. Narrogin SHS draws students from all directions, including Boddington, Wickepin, Pingelly, and Wagin.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.nshs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

Professional Benefits

Working for the Department of Education comes with a wide range of benefits designed to support both your professional and personal well-being. These benefits include competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, extensive training and career development opportunities, and attractive leave provisions. Here are some of the key benefits you will enjoy:

• Temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 500 see info below


• 12 percent employer contributions to superannuation


• 12 weeks’ vacation leave (school holidays)


• Subsidised accommodation where applicable


• Free relocation

Teachers and School Administrators employed at Narrogin Senior High School in 2027 are eligible to receive a temporary Attraction and Retention Incentive of $1 500 (pa, gross – to be adjusted pro rata for FTE and tenure). Eligible staff will receive a percentage of this payment on commencement at the school, with the remainder paid at the end of the school year. Staff must remain employed in the location until the end of the school year to be eligible to receive the second payment.

The temporary ARI payment is in addition to other incentives that may apply in this school.

Find out more about the benefits by visiting professional and personalbenefits.

For additional information to all allowances and housing please contact Housing and Transport at [e-mail] or on [phone].

Mobility appointments for permanent metropolitan and south westteachers

Eligible permanent teachers who hold a substantive teaching position in a North or South Education Region school, or a South WestEducation Region school* may elect to undertake this role as a 3-year mobility appointment, with a right of return to their substantive position.At the cessation of the 3-year mobility appointment, teachers can elect to return to their substantive role, or transfer permanently into this school.

*Note that south westteachers are not eligible to move to another south west school under this trial.

Want to know more?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Tara Percival, Associate Principal on [phone] or emailing [e-mail].

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• hold an eligible teacher qualification and registration.


• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment. More information about employment eligibility can be found on our website.


• apply for a WA Working with Children Check before you start; and


• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Wednesday, 25 November 2026

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position.

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/TCH1072021